The Green Bay Packers defense was a bit of an enigma in 2022. The Packers 17th in the NFL in yards allowed and points allowed for the season. Statistically, the pass defense ranked 6th in the league by allowing 197 yards per game but the team’s struggles in key situations, especially early in the season was one reason the team lost some games they could have easily won.
Late in the season, with his back against the wall and rumors mounting that he would be fired at the end of the season, defensive coordinator Joe Barry changed some of his strategies.